Banquet Server - Hyatt Place / Hyatt House Charleston Historic District
Charleston, SC 29403
About the Job
We are looking for a highly motivated ON CALL Banquet Server to join our team! This individual will help to set up and prepare banquet room for banquet functions, serve and bus tables as well as clear and tear down banquet rooms at the end of the function. If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!
Your role:
• Set up for functions to include draping tables, setting silverware, folding napkins, preparing drinks and put out table centerpieces.
• Service to include picking up food from back hall, carrying trays to function location, serve food and clear the food from the tables.
• Break down to include bussing tables, putting away dirty linen and centerpieces, vacuuming.
• Responsibilities also include cleaning of back hall and organizing of storerooms.
• Set up for AM or PM break stations that include coffee, tea, snacks, beverages, etc.
• Assists as needed with event room setup according to meal period and table needs
• Performs food & beverage preparation duties such as preparing condiments, brewing coffee and ensuring workstations are stocked
• Serves food and beverages to guests Removes dishes, glasses, silverware or other items from tables/counter tops and takes them to the kitchen
• Cleans and sanitizes tables and/or counters & seats after guests are finished
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, cooking methods and ingredients
• Takes into consideration any special request and dietary issues made by the guest
• Provides general property information Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests
• Interacts with staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information
• Ensures final quality check on food and beverage items prior to serving guests
• Monitors assigned tables for customer satisfaction, quality and additional service
• Addresses any guest issue promptly and with high concern
• Provides assistance to other event and restaurant staff as needed
• Maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons).
The position is On Call $20 per hour!